Teresa Goodell

As the Lead Family Support Coach at Parent Cooperative Community, Teresa's role involves providing essential support to parents and children within foster and adoptive families, helping them navigate their unique journeys.

Teresa's connection to the work she does is deeply personal. As both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, she has experienced the adoption community from multiple perspectives. This unique insight fuels her passion for her work and brings her immense joy when she sees positive change within a family's home.

Teresa appreciates the supportive environment at Parent Cooperative Community. She values how Parent Cooperative Community provides the necessary support to its staff and that everyone, from top to bottom, shares the same goal and vision.

Teresa's journey in this field began as a teenager when she attended trainings with her adoptive mother. She started sharing her knowledge and personal healing experiences with others and continues to learn as much as possible about healing within adoptive families.

Teresa's approach to her work is beautifully encapsulated in a quote by Maya Angelou: "People will forget what you said, and forget what you did, but they'll always remember how you made them feel." This belief underscores her commitment to creating a positive and lasting impact on the families she works with, ensuring they always feel supported and understood.